Porsche is losing me...
04-13-2016, 03:57 AM
#76
Something has been on my mind lately while my 997 is in hibernation. With all the new turbocharged engines in the 991 and Boxster/Cayman, my head is spinning! I am used to changes in Porsche happening at a much slower pace.
Now that Porsche is under VW, I feel that Porsche is no longer in charge of itself as a company. Rather, they are under the direction of VW and I don't like that. I realize that VW group and Porsche have always been one big family but Porsche was separate.
Ever since I started to get into Porsches in the 70's and 80's, turbocharging was reserved for the ultimate Porsches both racing and street. I drooled over the turbo 930 and still do today. Now, even the base 991's are turbocharged and a turbocharged Porsche really isn't special the way it used to be. Oh well, change is life. And I like my 997 even more for it.
Now that Porsche is under VW, I feel that Porsche is no longer in charge of itself as a company. Rather, they are under the direction of VW and I don't like that. I realize that VW group and Porsche have always been one big family but Porsche was separate.
Ever since I started to get into Porsches in the 70's and 80's, turbocharging was reserved for the ultimate Porsches both racing and street. I drooled over the turbo 930 and still do today. Now, even the base 991's are turbocharged and a turbocharged Porsche really isn't special the way it used to be. Oh well, change is life. And I like my 997 even more for it.
Manufacturers change and sometimes not in the way you want. Being brand loyal is a recipe for disaster. We all have personal requirements for what is the perfect X car. For me, a full size Range Rover is the perfect SUV. The Ferrari 599 is the perfect GT. The 997 is the perfect everyday sports car. One day, ill add a muscle car with a modern day power plant to the brood.....just because I like to to turn wrenches and keep it simple.
Point being, drive what makes you happy and forget the background hiss.
